Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Florence Nightingale in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Nightingale’s transformative work as the founder of modern nursing, her impact on healthcare reform, and her legacy as a pioneer in medical hygiene and statistical analysis. As they work together, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills while contributing to one unified final product.
This biography research activity is an excellent addition to science units, health and wellness lessons, Women’s History Month, or studies on historical figures in public health. Students will connect Nightingale’s leadership, compassion, and innovation to broader themes of service, perseverance, and scientific improvement.
Students will begin by researching Florence Nightingale and gathering information about her background, accomplishments, and contributions to nursing and healthcare. They’ll then record their findings in the designated sections on the poster before working together to color or paint and assemble the final display. Once completed, the six-piece poster can be printed on regular paper or cardstock and will measure approximately 28" x 15" when taped together. For long-lasting classroom use, you can laminate the finished product!
This resource includes student directions, a project rubric, and a brainstorm graphic organizer. It also includes six blank coloring pages that come together to form one cohesive poster, a Florence Nightingale answer key, an example of the final project colored, and a digitally colored example to guide and inspire your students.